Alternate levels versus all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 cervical laminoplasty: a retrospective comparative study.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare radiological and clinical outcomes between alternate levels (C4 and C6) and all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty.

Methods: Ninety-six patients who underwent C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty with alternate levels mini-plate fixation (54 patients in group A) or all levels mini-plate fixation (42 patients in group B) between September 2014 and September 2019 were reviewed in this study. Radiologic and clinical outcomes were assessed.

Bridging the cervicothoracic junction during posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a retrospective case series.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the surgical efficacy of crossing the cervicothoracic junction during posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).

Methods: From October 2009 to October 2017, 46 consecutive patients with multilevel cervical OPLL underwent posterior cervical laminectomy and crossing the cervicothoracic junction fusion were obtained in the study. Their medical records were retrospectively collected.

[Relationship between physical activity and the incidence of metabolic syndrome in Chinese adults: a prospective cohort study].

Objective: To investigate the association between physical activity (PA) and the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Chinese adults.

Methods: Data on PA and other variables were obtained at the baseline examination of China Multi-center study of Cardiovascular Epidemiology in 1998 and of International Collaborative study of Cardiovascular Disease in Asia(InterASIA) during 2000 - 2001. Follow-up study was conducted in 2007 - 2008.